Applying to uni? Here's a list of our top advice and resources that thousands of students use every year. We're always updating and creating new help guides based on student feedback and any changes made in the further and higher education sector so it's worth checking our applying to uni homepage for the latest content every month.
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Researching universities
- The complete guide for applying to uni by Which? University and The Student Room
- The eight steps to applying to uni
- Think uni isn't for you? Here"s how to decide
- How to choose a subject to study at university
- Applying to uni - teacher advice
- Common mistakes you should avoid making at UCAS fairs
- How to make the most out of UCAS fairs
- Eight questions you must ask about the course during a uni open day
- Five things I wish I had known before applying to medical school
| Researching uni resources on The Student Room: Connect with students applying to the same university as you Our A-Z guide of UK and international universities Find the dates for uni open days in our university calendar |
Writing your personal statement
- Personal statement FAQ
- University admission advice - how to nail your personal statement
- Teacher secrets for writing the perfect personal statement
- Personal statement plagiarism - everything you need to know
- How get the most out of your teacher reference
- Writing uni application references - a teacher's perspective
Making your uni choices
- Registering and using UCAS Apply
- UCAS application deadlines, what you need to do and when
- Five steps to making your five choices
- How to avoid getting five rejections
- Making your firm and insurance choices
Uni decisions help on The Student Room:
Get advice in our Applications and UCAS forum
Speak to other applicants in our uni forums
We have a uni course forum for every subject
Student Finance England zone
Meeting your uni offer
- How to set a study goal
- 57 study, learning and revision habits of A-star students
- Going from a D to an A* - five study secrets of the most improved students
- Going from a D to an A* - five study secrets of the most improved students
- How to manage your GCSE retakes alongside your A-levels
- The secret to getting into uni - even if you miss your grades
- How to cruise your revision
- How to use past papers to ace your exams
- How to make the most of your study leave
- 10 ways to stop procrastinating when you should be revising
- How to cram for exams without losing your mind
- How to stop obsessing about the exam you have just taken
- Why thinking positively will help you nail your predicted grades
| Study and revision resources on The Student Room: Create your own free smart study planner Revision advice and guidance Applying to uni advice |
Preparing for results day
- UCAS Track on results day
- Guide to A-level results day
- Step by step guide to IB results day
- Six things to do before Scottish results day
- Changing your mind about your firm or insurance choice
- Guide to the UCAS AS12 email
Results day advice on The Student Room:
A-level results
Scottish Highers & Advance Highers advice
International baccalaureate advice
BTEC advice
Clearing and Adjustment advice
- Guide to Clearing
- How to be an irresistible student applicant in Clearing
- How to impress during a Clearing phone call to a university
- How to impress during a Clearing phone call to a university
- The ultimate 10 tips for Clearing
- How to find the you want in Clearing
- Exceed your offer? Guide to trading up using Adjustment
- Why you should prepare for Adjustment ahead of results day
| UCAS Clearing & Adjustment advice The Student Room: More Clearing & Adjustment advice Speak to one of our uni advisers in our Applications and UCAS forum Exam result advice and information |
Freshers
- How to make friends during Freshers' week
- Three secrets to get your head around starting uni
- Three ways to find your feet after freshers
- Three ways to help you feel at home three weeks into uni
- Eight things that will happen to you in Freshers' week
- The best apps for studying at uni
- What's starting uni really like? Advice from a third year student
- The ultimate "what to take to uni" guide
- Why Freshers can be a target for identify fraud and how to protect yourself
Advice for Freshers on The Student Room:
More starting uni advice
Official Student Finance England Zone
Get a taste of uni life from our Fresher blogs
- Seven apprenticeship myths busted
- How to choose the right apprenticeship for you
- How to be successful without going to uni
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